"sportstalk" With Bobby Hebert

Michael Lombardi, a former NFL GM, joined Sports Talk. Lombardi shared his pick for the greatest player of all time. He promoted his new book, "Football Done Right," about the history of the NFL. Lombardi explained that being a general manager in pro and college football is "the same job."

Mike, Bobby, and Steve reviewed the Saints' latest training camp practice session. Bobby said New Orleans' defense continues to win at practice, but they missed on some major plays. The guys broke down the quarterback battle, the team's play in the trenches, their backup running back competition, and New Orleans' wide receiver depth.

Mike, Bobby, and Steve evaluated the Saints' wide receivers. The guys reviewed Bub Means' quiet camp and the team's lack of depth behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.

Mike, Bobby, and Steve discussed the Saints' challenge against the Arizona Cardinals in the opening week of the 2025 regular season. Bobby said Arizona wants to be physical and play "bully ball" in week one. He discussed new DT Davon Godchaux's impact on the Saints' front seven. Bobby also previewed the team's running back competition during the preseason.

Mike and Bobby interviewed Brian Baldinger, an Audacy NFL insider, about his trip to New Orleans to cover the Saints' scrimmage session on Sunday. Baldinger highlighted the Saints' talented young offensive line and new-look defensive line. Bobby, Mike, and Steve shared their observations from the Saints' practice sessions over the weekend. The guys spoke to Jeff Palermo, the sports director of the Louisiana Radio Network, about LSU's fall camp. Steve and Bobby interviewed Saints running back Velus Jones Jr. after a training camp practice session. The guys also went around the NFC South with TJ Rives, the Buccaneers' sideline reporter, D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Anish Shroff, the voice of the Carolina Panthers.

In their trip around the NFC South, Steve and Bobby interviewed D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Anish Shroff, the voice of the Carolina Panthers. Ledbetter evaluated the Falcons' offense led by second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Shroff discussed Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's journey in the 2024 NFL season.

Anish Shroff, the voice of the Carolina Panthers, joined Sports Talk. Shroff remembered his connection with Saints head coach Kellen Moore. He discussed quarterback Bryce Young's late-season surge in 2024 after a poor start to his NFL career. Shroff criticized Carolina's historically bad defense last year. He also evaluated the Panthers' offensive weapons.

D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Sports Talk. Ledbetter evaluated the Falcons' offensive unit around young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. He also shared his thoughts on Atlanta's new-look pass rush and general manager Terry Fontenot.

Bobby and Steve spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' quarterback battle. Steve and Bobby interviewed Saints running back Velus Jones Jr. after a training camp practice session. TJ Rives, the Buccaneers' sideline reporter, joined Sports Talk to discuss Tampa Bay's training camp. Rives shared his thoughts on quarterback Baker Mayfield, head coach Todd Bowles, and general manager Jason Licht.

TJ Rives, the Buccaneers' sideline reporter, joined Sports Talk to discuss Tampa Bay's training camp. Rives shared his thoughts on quarterback Baker Mayfield, head coach Todd Bowles, and general manager Jason Licht. He also celebrated Mike Evans' legendary career and reviewed the rest of the NFC South.

Steve and Bobby interviewed Saints running back Velus Jones Jr. after a training camp practice session. Jones remembered his path to the NFL. He praised head coach Kellen Moore's offensive mind.

Bobby, Mike, and Steve discussed their observations from the Saints' training camp practice sessions over the weekend. Bobby evaluated rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, calling his play at practice a "mixed bag." He also praised Jake Haener for sticking in the Saints' quarterback battle with highlight plays. Jeff Palermo, the sports director of the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo broke down LSU's fall camp, highlighting Harold Perkins and the Tigers' new-look defensive line. Bobby, Mike, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Bobby, Mike, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve highlighted a Louisiana squad trying to make the Little League World Series. Bobby celebrated the birthdays of Marv Levy, Lance Alworth, and Tom Brady.

Jeff Palermo, the sports director of the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo shared his observations from LSU's fall camp, praising LB Harold Perkins and the Tigers' new-look defensive line. He expressed concern with LSU's offensive line and run game.

Mike and Bobby interviewed Brian Baldinger, an Audacy NFL insider, about his trip to New Orleans to cover the Saints' scrimmage session on Sunday. Baldinger highlighted the Saints' talented young offensive line and new-look defensive line. Bobby, Mike, and Steve shared their observations from the Saints' practice sessions over the weekend. Bobby praised Chris Olave's "outstanding" route-running, Cesar Ruiz's improved pass protection, and Jack Stoll's surprise production.

Bobby, Mike, and Steve shared their observations from the Saints' practice sessions over the weekend. Bobby criticized the lack of production from Isaiah Foskey, the team's second-round pick from the 2023 NFL Draft. He also praised Chris Olave's "outstanding" route-running, Cesar Ruiz's improved pass protection, and Jack Stoll's surprise production.

Brian Baldinger, an Audacy NFL insider, joined Sports Talk. Baldinger broke down his observations from the Saints' scrimmage session on Sunday. He shared his thoughts on rookie LT Kelvin Banks Jr., the Saints' young quarterbacks, RG Cesar Ruiz, and New Orleans' new-look defensive line. Baldinger also evaluated the Saints' pass catchers and young defenders.

Steve and Jeff discussed the Saints' decision to have an off-day from training camp after holding back-to-back padded practice sessions. The guys recapped the NFL's issues from their annual Hall of Fame game. They interviewed Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor, who broke down his offseason work. Steve and Jeff reviewed the discourse surrounding Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk to share his observations from LSU's fall camp practice sessions. Steve and Jeff also heard from Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, center Will Clapp, offensive line coach Brendan Nugent, and tight end Jack Stoll.

Steve and Jeff heard from Saints center Will Clapp after one of the team's training camp practice sessions. Clapp shared his thoughts on the Saints' young offensive tackles and LG Trevor Penning. Jeff spoke to Saints offensive line coach Brendan Nugent. They also listened to TE Jack Stoll's post-practice press conference audio.

Steve and Jeff listened to Saints tight end Jack Stoll's post-practice press conference audio. Stoll discussed Kellen Moore's offense and run scheme. The guys evaluated New Orleans' tight end room.